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Friday, August 31, 2012

4 1/2
Quivering Stars!! I'm in love with Ethan Blackstone!! I can see the comparisons coming already, but I don't care, I LOVED this book!! I reiterate,
you can't help that books are going to have similar underlying themes, but how
the story plays out, the way characters are portrayed and the skill of the
author's writing, is what differentiates them and sets them apart. This one shoots straight to the top!!

"That picture changed everything. I was
not the same after I saw it and I couldn’t go back to the man I’d been before
seeing it either. Not after we met that night on the street. My whole world
altered because of a photograph. A photograph of my beautiful American
girl."

I was in it from the beginning and I had a hard time letting go. The story is
told from Brynne’s first person point-of-view, although the prologue is from
Ethan’s.

Ethan is charming, amusing, gritty and mouth-wateringly sexy, sensual, and oh
so HOT! Brynne is a smart, feisty, independent woman, and is quick to fall for
Ethan, but resisting him is futile. What brings him to her is pure fascination,
but what makes him want her, is overwhelming desire! Brynne is equally
attracted to this magnetic, charismatic man and their passion for each other
ignites quickly, had me squirming in my seat, and misting away!! Underneath it
all are secrets that have yet to be revealed and that is what drives the story.
Brynne is a woman who does not take kindly to deception and Ethan might have
just well met his Waterloo! Read the book and you will understand the meaning
of that statement!

The writing was excellent, with dialogue a-plenty; some witty British humor and
slang…loved that! The Brits just have a way with words. I detracted half a star
due to the length, and the cliffhanger, which I’m not a fan of, but I can see
how in this type of read it would be necessary. However, the author treats us
to the first chapter of book two…told from Ethan’s point-of-view...which I
think makes it more intriguing, and all kinds of deliciousness for the reader.
I’m going to love being in Ethan’s head…no pun intended! Okay…well…maybe! Write
faster Raine Miller!!

If any man could ever depict Ethan Blackstone, it’s this man…and he’s British
too…PERFECT!! I know Gandy’s your
man Wendy, but I couldn’t help myself!! Forgive me!

”Those eyes of his were blue, very clear and
deep, black hair, tall bloke, his lip turning up more on one side than the other
of his goateed mouth”

Thursday, August 30, 2012

An Xcite Books collection of five erotic stories with mixed cougar
and jackals themes.

Road Trip

Emma’s never had such good sex as when, in her university days,
she found herself being banged, up against the wall in a grotty flat with an
unknowing fellow student just a few feet away. Now that she’s older, wiser and
worried about creasing her business suit, can a younger man persuade her to
risk everything for a quickie in a public place?

In Search Of Bookcases

Sophia works in an upmarket London department store. Enter Declan,
a hot older man – he’s sexy, available and loaded, but down to earth too. As
she helps him to furnish his luxury home, his purchasing frenzy is littered
with flirting and double entendres, so when Declan leaves, Sophia’s left
feeling more than a little flustered. But when she realises he’s left something
behind, Sophia does the decent thing and returns it to him, with some seriously
sexy results.

Motion of the Ocean

Seduction isn’t part of the plan for newly-divorced Suzanne when
she accepts an invitation for a relaxing weekend at the ocean – then she meets
Mark, the 22-year-old son of a close friend. His hard young body proves to be
too great a temptation and, using the pretext of a moonlight swim, she shows
him a few of the tricks that only a more experienced older woman can offer.

The Gaze

Dale is an old cuss who works construction. At nearly 50 years
old, this grizzled man is surprised to engage the attention of a 19-year-old
boy, who gazes at him from the bus stop day after day. After nearly three weeks
of scrutiny, it’s Dale who finds the confidence to finally make the first move.

I’ve Got My Eyes On You

Who is the young man who repeatedly appears in the same places as
Eleanor? As a woman in her late forties, she should be flattered. But is he
just an admirer or could he be a stalker? Eleanor determines to find out. Her
efforts lead her down the road to some unexpected revelations, not least
concerning her own sexuality.

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Cougars
and Jackals

Blurb

Lust bridges the age gap as predatory cougars, cute sex kittens
and hot silver foxes come together in this collection of erotic stories.

Adults young and old explore – or perhaps rediscover – the pleasures
of sex. A raven-haired guitar goddess gives her rock protegé a backstage
initiation, while a handsome waiter finds himself serving more than food and
wine to a quartet of dominant older women. There’s vintage champagne and more
flowing in the penthouse suite as a rich businessman shares the wealth of his
experience with a trashy but bubbly younger beauty, and when a widow shelters a
young fugitive, her dormant arousal is rekindled.

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I graduated from the University of Derby in June 2006. My final
year dissertation was on erotic literature; and how women’s roles in the genre
have increased as social attitudes change.

I have written seriously since secondary school, but it wasn’t
until the second year of my A Levels that I decided to go to University and
study Creative Writing. It was in my first year at University of Derby that one
of my friends persuaded me to have a go at writing erotic literature. So I
wrote Sam & Katie which was based on my friend’s fantasy of having sex with
his high school teacher. I took the completed piece into University and it went
down incredibly well with all my friends that read it. I’ve never looked back.

I’ve written for various magazines and websites, and you can find
a list of books I’ve appeared in on my Published Works
page.

My hobbies and interests include; reading and writing, watching
films, checking out other writers’ websites and blogs, spending time with
friends and family; walking and camping. My greatest non-writing achievements
to date are:

In May
2007 I did an eight-mile walk around Carsington Water in Derbyshire in aid
of Macmillan Cancer Support, I raised over £120.

Climbing
Snowdon in June 2008. I raised £457 for the British Heart Foundation. The
total amount raised by myself and my colleagues was just over £8,000!

In
September 2009, I completed a Ladies’ Driving Challenge organised by Marie
Curie Cancer Care. I raised £290.

In July
2010, I took part in the Race for Life for Cancer Research UK. I
raised £332.

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Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Book Summary for If you Believe

There’s only one man she needs to believe in. Him.

When it comes to her love life, the name of Aubrey Mathison’s coffee
shop says it all: “Bean There, Done That”. There’s only one harmless man in her
life right now—the homeless one parked outside the shop. Except the crazy
things he says keep coming true.

She has to laugh at “You’ll meet your soul mate today”, though. Divorce
taught her that men as gorgeous as sexy police chief Price Delacroix are not to
be trusted. She’s totally up for a one-night stand, but more than that? No,
thanks.

Price bears his own scars from the past, but he knows instantly that
Aubrey is his. How to convince her he wants more than to be her personal jungle
gym? Cut her off. That means no more mattress gymnastics—until she starts
seeing things his way.

Aubrey is just as determined Price’s
campaign to wear down her resistance is going to fail, no matter how wickedly
determined he is. Until her resident prophet spouts a new prediction: her soul
mate’s life is in danger…

Book Summary for Believe in Me

Love might need a little push…or a good, swift kick.

Tori Chambers. Old biddy, gossip, busybody and meddler. Except in
reality she’s none of those things—she’s a guardian angel who specializes in
helping people find their soul mates. Her latest assignment has had her tearing
her hair out for over a year. She’s holding up her end for the fireman who’s
her current client, but his soul mate’s guardian angel is dropping the ball big
time. And when a replacement steps in, it’s enough to curl what’s left of
Tori’s hair.

Jericho. The one man who broke her heart—and made her determined to
never fail her clients like her own guardian angel failed her.

A hundred years ago, while fighting for Texas independence, Jericho made
a mistake that accidentally cost her life. Now that she’s forced to make nice
and work with him, he’s determined not to lose her again. Even if he has to tie
her to the bed and make love to her until she’s willing to see reason.

Because unknown to Tori, she is his assignment. And if he can’t
find a way to convince her they’re soul mates, they face an eternity of
consequences…

Book Summary for Make Me Believe

She has
two words for love. “Make me.” Then love changes the rules…

As far as
hairstylist Celia Occam is concerned, she’s struck out at marriage twice, and
there will be no “third time’s a charm”. So what if one salon employee and the
town gossip seem dead set on fixing her up with Prince Charming. She’s nobody’s
princess.

She’s all
for scratching the occasional itch with the right man, but flirtatious
firefighter Mason Delacroix is all wrong. Besides, with three broken
engagements on his romantic rap sheet, even a one-night mattress mambo sounds
like a bad idea.

From the
first moment Mason encounters Celia’s emotional barriers, he’s determined to
turn up the heat as high as it takes to melt the ice. If the whole town wants
to back him up by playing Cupid, he’s on board. Track record be damned. He
wants Celia, and he’s ready for permanent.

When her
self-appointed guardian angels conspire to lock them in the basement, their
long-denied chemistry explodes. She finds herself relishing every moment—though
her subconscious is already on the run.

Funny
thing, though. Every time she zigs, Mason’s already zagged. Making her wonder
if this time it’s for real, or if Cupid is just up to its old tricks.

Book Summary for Unbelievable

If You
Believe When a homeless man predicts she’ll meet her soul mate today, Aubrey
only laughs and points to the name of her coffee shop: “Bean There, Done That.”

She’s
sure sexy police chief Price Delacroix’s campaign to wear down her resistance
is doomed to fail. Until her resident prophet spouts a new prediction: her soul
mate’s life is in danger.

Believe
in Me Guardian angel Tori is holding up her end for her current client, but
his soul mate’s angel is failing big time. Then a replacement steps in:
Jericho, the man who broke her heart—and made her determined to never repeat
her own guardian angel’s failures.

Jericho’s
not about to let Tori slip away again. But if he can’t convince her they’re
destined to be together, they face an eternity of consequences…

Make Me
Believe Celia’s convinced there’ll be no “third time’s a charm” in the marriage
department. She’ll scratch the occasional itch with the right man, but
flirtatious firefighter Mason Delacroix is all wrong.

Mason wants Celia, and he’s ready for something
permanent. When her self-appointed guardian angels lock them in the basement,
the ice starts to melt—and their long-denied chemistry explodes.

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Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Microbrewery owner,
multi-published author, beer blogger and journalist, mom of three teenagers,
and soccer fan, Liz brings years of real-world experience to her life as author.
Working in sales and fund raising, plus an eight-year stint as an ex-pat
trailing spouse PLUS making her way in a world of men (i.e. the beer industry)
has given her all the “what if?” moments she needs for many books.

When she isn’t sweating inventory
and sales figures for the brewery, she can be found writing, editing or
sweating promotional efforts for her latest publications. When free time
presents itself you are likely to find her walking her standard poodles or
doing Bikram yoga. Her beer blog is nationally recognized for its insider yet
outsider views on the craft beer industry. Her books are set in the
not-so-common worlds of breweries, on the soccer pitch and in high powered real
estate offices. Don’t ask her for anything “like” a Budweiser or risk painful
injury.

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With two Championship rings, superstar quarterback Tyler Harris is at the top
of his game with nowhere to go but down. He's the best quarterback in the
league, not to mention gorgeous, rich, and a self-proclaimed asshole. So why
does he feel so detached and apathetic? When a great uncle wills a priceless
waterfront estate to Tyler under the stipulation he remain in residence for
ninety days, Tyler jumps at the chance to escape from his chaotic,
pressure-cooker life. Hiding out in the run-down mansion with no TV, no
Internet, and no cell phone service challenges him to explore other methods of
entertainment such as the fiery-haired vixen living next door. The only time
Tyler feels alive is when he’s matching wits and trading barbs with the sassy
redhead or seducing her in his bed, in his truck, on a picnic table, in a float
plane, and anywhere else he can get her naked.

Lavender Mead has good reason to dislike jocks, namely an absentee
father who deserted his family to coach college football and her unfortunate
penchant for bad boys who play ball for a living and break hearts for a hobby.
She vows to steer clear of Tyler’s dangerous charm, but sparing with the
arrogant athlete ignites their mutual attraction into hot passion. When they
discover just how much they have in common, the truth threatens to rip them
apart.

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Sunday, August 26, 2012

LOVED IT LOVED IT LOVED IT!
This is what I want when I read a YA romance, the raw lust, the passion, the
freshness of young love, the way you feel when the H&h can hardly function
because of the intense obsession for each other. Boy, does it bring back
memories and that is what I am looking for when I pick up a YA. I rarely give
YA books 5 stars because I am usually left wanting more. I didn’t happen here.
I devoured this book in a half a day, crossing my fingers that it would keep
delivering and it did to the very end with a heartfelt, chest tightening
epilogue.

While it Last grabbed me from the first
page. I had tears glistening in my eyes and I didn’t even know the characters
yet. It starts off a year and a half after Eva’s fiancée, Josh, a soldier, is
killed in Iraq. Her dreams are crushed, she doesn’t have the will to move
forward. Josh was her everything, her security, the boy next door, her first
kiss, her one and only. All Eva ever saw was her future with Josh; they were
going to grow old together, continue their beautiful love story and watch their
grandchildren grow. It was so sad, my heart just broke for her.

Cage was introduced in Because of
Low, book
2. I did not read the previous 2 books in this series because from the reviews
they weren’t as highly rated and after coming away somewhat disappointed from
Abbi Glines, The Vincent
Boys series, I wasn’t sure I wanted to waste my time. I might now go back and
read them, but I wasn’t lost in starting at Book 3, WiL.

Cage is sent for the summer to
work for Eva’s dad on their ranch as punishment from his junior college
baseball coach because he received a DUI. I didn’t think the whole DUI and
baseball future was taken very seriously, sort of just glance over, even though
it was the whole reason they were thrown together. Cage still would drink a
beer and drive a car, it made me nervous, it wasn’t smart.

Eva read Cage immediately; a
bad boy, a girl user, a heart breaker and total trouble, but he did make her
broken heart beat faster. Cage was a complete flirt and he checked out anything
with boobs, but the love bug knock Cage off his feet and he was completely
blindsided by his developing feelings for Eva. I loved how different he was
with her. He was protective and possessive, their chemistry was scorching, and
he had a wicked dirty mouth when he was in the moment with Eva… he had me
completely hot and bothered. Where Josh and Eva’s love was from a comfortable
history, Cage and Eva’s was all consuming, “surrendering of your heart” love.
The author handled the distinction very tastefully because I felt deeply for
both Josh and Cage.

I
highly recommend this story to even those who are skeptical about Young Adult
romance books like me. It didn’t feel YA; it had steam, angst (but not over the
top), jealousy- because of lots of “other women” situations, cheating, awesome
characters and a very good story.

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